Automated Windows 10 updates deleted all my documents and files

Anonymous
2018-01-08T00:24:54+00:00

I am in a state of shock. I was already using windows 10 and last night automated updates started without allowing me to stop them. This morning my computer is cleaned out with all thosevery important document deleted!!! Microsoft can do that??? How can I recover them ALL?????

John

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-05-16T05:40:27+00:00

    I updated on 15 may and now I can't find my files, my desktop is empty , apps like camera , music ,store are not working and it is showing you are logged into a temporary account , I think the new windows 10 update has some issues ,HELP ME!

    I am trying from the last 6 hours and can't get my files back .  ALSO if I open an app a white line is showing and the apps are not working.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-05-11T15:53:15+00:00

    It has worked on my laptop and others which have Windows 10 PROFESSIONAL. 

    let's go through it again:

    Method 1: If you have Windows 10 professional, you can go to Windows Setting> Updates and Security,

    and temporarily postpone the updates for a year.

     Method 2: permanent blocking of MS automatic updates.

    *****This time I'll also attach the screenshots.

    1. **** Open Start.

    2. **** Search for gpedit.msc and select the top result to launch the experience.

    3.  When Local Group Policy Editor window opened double click on Computer Configuration :

    3.1. Now, double click on Administrative Templates:

    3.2. Next double click on Windows Components:

    3.3. Double click Windows Update near the end of the listat the new window:

    4. **** After double clicking on Windows Update, find and double-click

    the Configure Automatic Updates policy on the right side.

    5. Choose the Disabled option to turn off the Automatic Update policy, then Apply and OK.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-05-11T13:00:43+00:00

    I did actually restart and then sign in, but it didn't work.

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-05-11T12:57:30+00:00

    I did everything you had said, but when I got to Step #2 (Method 1)

    my Settings Window had frose.

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-05-04T06:03:44+00:00

    Thanks Vazhasp and I would echo the sentiment expressed in stronger tones;

    Microsoft thinks it is too big to admit a fundamental flaw and has chosen the path of ignoring and minimizing this issue at the expense of its users, who have largely remained loyal for decades. This shows a distinct lack of morality which can only come from its leadership. Sadly this echos many major ITC players over the decades from the 80's onwards and is broadly along the lines of 'say nothing, admit nothing, get tame bloggers to minimize suggesting user at fault, small numbers affected, user changed settings etc etc'.

    Sad but true they will never step up and admit anything.

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